Meishi Business Card

 

        For my business card, I didn't do anything too fancy. I don't think business cards need to be fancy, just quickly show information about a person.  My card is simple design-wise as well, with the name of the school up top and my name in both Katakana and English. I took inspiration from one of the student's business cards specifically who had theirs set up similarly. Of course, I didn't want to just copy and paste everything, but I really liked the idea of adding a little drawing to represent me as a person and an artist. I don't know if that is what the person I took inspiration from was going for, but that's how I took it.
    Japanese business cards are not that different from American business cards. Upon first glance, at least, they display what you'd expect. Name, place of work, contact information, the basics. I did enjoy that some business cards displayed the name in Katakana and Romaji, which is what I used on my card. I did notice that most if not all the cards did not have a backside when I looked for more inspiration. American business cards sometimes don't have a back, yes, but I found this noticeable. Especially when I stumbled upon multiple pictures of how they presented the cards, face down and with two hands. I found it interesting and cute despite how embarrassing that sounds.
    I don't mind making business cards in this way, simple and effective is best for small pieces of information like this. I did enjoy making my card how I wanted to make it. If I were to change anything, however, I would maybe brighten up the colors so they seem more appealing and maybe draw some better art for the representation of me. Maybe next time I'll plan out some more time for that.